Farinelli
Seen it?1994 | 111 min | History, Drama, Music
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Mr. Turner or Amadeus, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The life and career of Italian opera singer Farinelli, considered one of the greatest castrato singers of all time.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 43K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gérard Corbiau
- Stefano DionisiCarlo Broschi (Farinelli)
- Enrico Lo VersoRiccardo Broschi
- Elsa ZylbersteinAlexandra
- Jeroen KrabbéGeorge Frideric Handel
- Caroline CellierMargareth Hunter
- Marianne BaslerCountess Mauer
- Jacques BoudetFelipe V
- Graham ValentinePrince of Wales
- Pier Paolo CapponiBroschi
- Renaud du Peloux de Saint RomainBenedict Hunter